OLI002 Road Repair 5

Only one company submitted a bid. Reduced competition may indicate barriers to entry, poor solicitation visibility, or pre-determined outcomes.

This agency's spending on this type of work increased significantly vs prior years. Rapid spending increases often outpace oversight capacity.

The Government Accountability Office has identified contract management challenges in this agency's operational area, recommending strengthened management controls. This is a systemic observation about the procurement environment, not a reflection on any individual contract or contractor.